I have an older scale and decided to upgrade to something a little more "intricate". Well, this scale holds back no information. It tells me information, I did not need to know! That being said, as a 53 yo female, I wanted some incentive to keep working out and although the weight going down is not happening, I am seeing muscle mass go up. That has helped to keep me on track. If you are looking to know what you weigh, this scale is a lot more, and honestly, worth the money.